
Track List:
🎧 00:00 Bounce Baby
🎧 02:04 Step It Up, Baby
🎧 06:05 Funkadelic Flow
🎧 09:18 Vibe Shaker
🎧 11:21 Funky Circuitry
🎧 13:45 Dancefloor Gravity
🎧 14:57 Groove Machine
🎧 17:22 Bounce To The Beat
🎧 19:04 Rhythm On The Run
Funkstronauts - Biography
Formation and Style
Funkstronauts is an instrumental funk and groove band formed in 1990 in Detroit, Michigan. The group, made up of five talented African American musicians, blends funk, groove, and rock elements to create electrifying, dance-inducing music. Their sound is defined by tight guitar riffs, wah-wah drenched melodies, driving basslines, powerful drum patterns, and soulful keyboard flourishes.
Known for their ability to get any crowd moving, Funkstronauts quickly made a name for themselves with their signature instrumental style, capturing the spirit of funk in its purest form.
Band Members
▶ Marcus "Magic Strings" Williams – Lead Guitar
The mastermind behind the group’s vibrant riffs and chord progressions, Marcus infuses each track with the heart and soul of funk.
▶ Darnell "Groove Keeper" Johnson – Drums
The backbone of the band, Darnell lays down tight, precise rhythms that keep the groove alive.
▶ Tyrone "Bassline" Carter – Bass Guitar
Tyrone’s deep, punchy basslines are the heartbeat of the group’s music, providing that undeniable funk foundation.
▶ Jamal "Wah-Wah Wizard" Harris – Wah-Wah Guitar
Jamal’s iconic use of the wah-wah pedal adds texture and flair, giving the band its distinctive edge.
▶ Eddie "Keys" Brown – Keyboard
Eddie’s keyboard work blends jazz, funk, and rock influences, adding dynamic melodies and lush harmonies to the mix.
Debut Album: Funkstronauts
In 1990, the band released their debut album, Funkstronauts Funky Groove Bounce, which became an instant hit on the funk scene. Tracks like "Bounce Baby" and "Step It Up, Baby" quickly became fan favorites and solidified the band’s reputation as groove masters.
Legacy
Throughout the 1990s, Funkstronauts Funky Groove Bounce toured extensively and released several albums that cemented their place in funk music history. With electrifying live performances and a sound that never goes out of style, they continue to be celebrated as pioneers of instrumental groove music.
🎧 Cosmic Bounce - Funky Groove (1978) [FULL ALBUM]
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🎧 Funky Afro - Bounce Groove (1986) [FULL ALBUM]
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🎧 Havana Heatwave - Love Havana (1971) [FULL ALBUM]
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🎧 Ritmo Del Sol - Latin Cuban Jazz (1978) [FULL ALBUM]
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🎧 LATIN JAZZ LIST
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🎧 FUNKY - GROOVE LIST
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